-LRB- CNN -RRB- -- The NCAA says it has contacted the FBI after point-shaving allegations were lodged against Auburn University 's men 's basketball program .

`` We are very concerned by the point-shaving allegations involving Auburn University men 's basketball program and have been in contact with the school and the FBI since the issue arose in February , '' the NCAA said this week in a statement .

`` The NCAA takes any allegation of point shaving very seriously because sports wagering threatens two of our core principles -- the well-being of student-athletes and the very integrity of intercollegiate sport . ''

Auburn also says it has contacted the FBI .

`` Auburn officials were made aware of a rumor regarding an allegation two weeks ago and immediately reported it to the FBI , the NCAA and the -LRB- Southeastern Conference -RRB- . Because of the nature of the allegation , Auburn is not in a position to make any further comment on the situation , '' said Cassie Arner , a university spokeswoman .

The FBI said it could not comment on the issue .

Point-shaving schemes usually involve a player taking payments from a gambler to ensure a team does not cover a published point spread .

Yahoo Sports , ESPN and other sports outlets have reported on the issue , saying the investigation is focused on one Auburn basketball player who was recently suspended .

CNN 's John Branch , Joe Sutton and Nick Valencia contributed to this report .

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The NCAA says it contacted the FBI about Auburn

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`` We are very concerned by the point-shaving allegations , '' the NCAA says

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Auburn says it has also contacted the FBI